I have it only on the back of my phone because, from what I have read, it has a dimpled surface that makes the glass screen look less smooth and images less crisp. On the front I have a screen protector.
Here are my loves and hates of the Shield:
Dislikes:
It is not on 100% correctly... but honestly, it was the best I could do. Part of the Shield is on buttons it shouldn't be and is slightly blocking the headset jack (which I am going to have to take a razor blade to trim... but I fear taking a razor blade to my precious phone).
The 3G Shield (at least the version I have) does not cover the chrome. It does partially in some areas but those are the areas that are over stretched (and cover parts of the buttons).
The corners are not perfect, they don't lay completely flat... again I found it difficult to make it perfect.
Likes:
It does its job. There is no way the back of my phone is going to be scratched. (Think thick plastic saran wrap but much much more "hearty.")
After letting it "dry" and adhere overnight (follow the instructions and do it at night so you won't be touching the phone for several hours) it looked 100% better than it did the night before. Much tighter and sleeker.
Here is the set up I have: Marware Silicone Sport Grip (comes with a screen protector) and a "back only" of the Invisible Shield. Why? Because, with most cases, but particularly silicone/rubber cases dirt/debris gets in and is rubbed all around the inside of the case since it is trapped there. The skin prevents these scratches. The silicone case helps when I accidentally drop the phone. The screen protector keeps the glass underneath clean and shiny.
The only things not protected: The camera lens... and the chrome (which is protected by the silicone but not by any shield or screen protector). Oh well. I have my fingers crossed for the best. I feel like if I get any more protective over this phone it will be wrapped in bubble wrap. I am sure I will get better when the phone gets older... right?
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